Vegan Charcuterie Board
Ooh, I’ve been wanting to put together a vegan charcuterie board for some time, so I finally did it! I was really happy with the results and no doubt, this will become part of a Madden family tradition. Thanks to … Continued
Living a Life of Gratitude
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a … Continued
Raised on Guilt
I was raised on guilt. As adults, we, the four siblings, called my mom “The West Coast Distributor of Guilt.” Well, maybe my brother didn’t, because he was always mom’s favorite. In her defense, I’m sure she came from a … Continued
Savory Roasted Almonds
This is a super quick and simple recipe that I included on a vegan charcuterie board recently (more on that soon), especially if you make it in an air fryer! 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon … Continued
Vegan Enchiladas with Black Beans and Rice
Ok, so it may look like this recipe has a lot of ingredients, but it really goes together pretty easy with mostly stuff that’s in your pantry. And if you want to short-cut it, you can always use canned enchilada … Continued
The Healing Nature of, well … Nature
As a Mindfulness Guide, I have the best job EVER, if you can even call it a job. It wasn’t too long ago that most people would have written that off as some airy-fairy, woo-woo, pseudo-science bunk (and many still … Continued
Decadent Vegan Brownies, Oh Yeah!
My husband loves his brownies, so I’ve searched and experimented for quite some time for just the right vegan brownie recipe. Fudgy, chocolatey, not overly sweet. I think this one hits the mark! Ingredients 1 stick vegan butter like Earth … Continued
Go Ahead, Indulge Yourself
This week, we celebrated Valentine’s Day, a day set aside to celebrate romance. From such dark and brutal beginnings (I won’t go into detail, but you can read more here, if you’re interested), this holiday has become a marketing success … Continued
Tending Friendships
Make a Friend Day is on February 11, but I think it’s more important to take care of the friendships you already have, so I wanted to take this time to talk about that. To know me, is to know … Continued
“Funa” (Faux Tuna) Salad
As a vegan, lunch is always my biggest challenge. Having a variety of choices is important to me, and you’ve got to be creative. Here’s my recipe for what we refer to in my house as “funa” salad. My husband, … Continued